Shipping a Car from Spokane, WA to Colorado Springs, CO
Spokane, WA to Colorado Springs, CO is a 1,045-mile heading southeast route that runs through Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Colorado. A carrier needs about three days on the road at the usual 500 miles a day, and we estimate 2–3 days in transit once the car is loaded. Fewer trucks run this lane, so give the dispatcher a few days of leeway.
Pickup and Delivery Details
Pickup in Spokane. Trucks working Spokane lean on I-90. Cold-season storms around Spokane can push pickup dates back by a day or two. The nearest major airport, Spokane International Airport, is a common landmark for meeting a driver.
Delivery in Colorado Springs. Military moves are common in the Colorado Springs area, which makes summer space tight. Major military community around Fort Carson and the Air Force Academy, on I-25 below the Rockies. Cold-season storms around Colorado Springs can push pickup dates back by a day or two.
The Route and Corridor
Along the way the route touches Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Colorado. In Wyoming, I-80 and I-25 cross high plains with long exposed stretches. Expect heavy mountain snow on I-70 and Front Range storms in Colorado. In Montana, I-90, I-94 and I-15 cover very long distances between cities. Boulder (CO) and Denver (CO) sit close to the corridor, which is why trucks often add or drop vehicles there. Pickup is on Pacific time and delivery on Mountain time, so a driver's call can come an hour off your clock.
What Spokane to Colorado Springs Costs
A sedan on an open trailer is priced at roughly $625–$890 on this route, or $0.72 for each of the 1,045 miles. For a larger vehicle plan on $700–$995, and for enclosed carriage of a sedan plan on $905–$1,290 (about 45% above open). Delivery to Denver, 66 miles from Colorado Springs, would be $590–$835. For scale, Tampa, FL to Columbus, OH is a similar 995-mile move at $595–$845.
| Service | Car Type | Price Range | Why Choose It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Sedan / Coupe | $625–$890 | Standard choice for everyday cars |
| Open | SUV / Truck | $700–$995 | Larger vehicles, same trailers |
| Open | Minivan | $700–$995 | Larger vehicles, same trailers |
| Enclosed | Sedan / Coupe | $905–$1,290 | Luxury, classic and low-clearance cars |
Figures assume a standard sedan; your quote depends on exact addresses, condition and season.
Timing and Seasonality
Colorado Springs has a large military community, so summer permanent-change-of-station season (about May to August) tightens carrier space. From December to March, mountain weather is the biggest timing risk, and carriers may wait out a storm. Three weeks of lead time works well for 1,045 miles. Across Washington expect rain and snow on Snoqualmie Pass and the Cascades; across Colorado, heavy mountain snow on I-70 and Front Range storms.
Practical Tips for This Lane
- Vet the carrier. Check the MC number on safer.fmcsa.dot.gov and get insurance terms in writing before paying a deposit.
- Keep the tank low. About a quarter tank keeps weight down for the trip to Colorado Springs.
- Ask for a call-ahead. Request a heads-up the evening before the truck reaches Colorado Springs.